And that's the production that host Lisa Simeone presents on World of Opera, with Guido Maria Guida conducting the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

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The awards will celebrate winners in 23 categories, including best female singer, best male singer, best conductor, best opera company, and best chorus.

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In Turin nine members of the chorus in the local opera house are doing the same, taking only sips of coffee to sustain them.

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